Mellinger: Hunt Should Take a Bow for His Moves to Save Chiefs

[DeezNutz]

SOC love in the title. Good stuff:

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/01/04...for-smart.html

[memyselfI]

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Even if Andy Reid turns out to be a bad hire after several years. I admire Clark Hunt as a man who cares about the Chiefs and the fans. He gets an A+ for effort. He went out of his way to get the best coach he sees fit to lead the Chiefs got the kind of coach he said he wanted to get. Clark Hunt took action as soon as the season was over when he could do something about it.

This is what I think is the best thing Clark did with a bad situation. He secured one of the top coaching candidates shortly after he became available. He put KC back on the map as a top destination even with Chicago and San Diego sitting on the board and considered two of the most attractive job openings. I eat crow on that one and I think he's done a great deal to rehab the image of KC not being a desirable destination at this time.

So once again, kudos! Great first step!!!!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I think it's a homerun hire. He'll get more out of our "Pro Bowlers" and prove that there really is talent on this team. Goota love having the number one pick, worthy QB's available, and a QB guru to size up the situation and pick the right one.

[mlyonsd]

Clark took lots of heat here during the Pioli regime as being too hands off. He addressed that and now appears to want to take a more active role.

Then he goes out and hires Reid, who from what I understand wants free reign to do things he wants. I read an article that Reid was fired by the eagles in part because he was too quick to change things around looking for things that worked. That's exactly what we've been screaming about here for at least 3 years.

I wonder how Clark and Reid will mesh, but as a fan I'm glad he went out and made a move.

Hopefully a change of scenery is what Reid needs to get back to his earlier success. Who he picks for coaches will be a very important part.

We really can't get much worse than we were so today it's good to be a chief fan. The draft can't come quick enough.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

What more can Clark Hunt do? Why should he not be praised as a great owner for spending the money to fix what's wrong? People insinuating he shouldn't be praised and congratulated are asinine. He spent a ton of money to fix a mistake. And it's money he didn't have to spend. He could've kept Pioli and let him hire another guy, and try to draft a franchise QB. All reports were that was what he wanted to do. But he didn't. Because he recognized that Pioli was a pariah in this league. So he spent the money and not only fixed it, but went straight to work to hire his guy. Jumped in front of Arizona, and spent 9 hours selling the Chiefs to Andy Reid. AFAIC, he's one of, if not the very best owner in this league. I'll be dangling off of Clark's nutsack for at least the next 4-5 years. Happily.

This. **** the stupid bitch.
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[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by FAX

I've mentioned this before, but to me the most intriguing thing Clark said during the 2013 Dr. Evil Castration Media Tour was in response to a question about Clark's reputation (or perception, really) as a cheapskate.

Clark said this (and I paraphrase as best I can); "We had the 3rd highest cash payroll in the league last year. But, based on the results on the field, that isn't something I'm very proud of."

That, my friend, is an ass-kicking statement from your owner. And, frankly, I'm surprised it didn't get more traction around the city. He's saying he'll spend money but he expects something in return and gets pissed off when he's basically taken for a fool.

Then, of course, because no one else seems to be able to do so, he proceeds to take it upon himself to fix the problem.

There's more to Clark than meets the eye. We should be damn happy to have him.

FAX

another home run fax
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[milkman]

The perception that Clark Hunt is cheap has always been a false percetion.

The man paid a shit ton of money for the (widely considered) best GM candidate on the market in '09, and spent money on a staff that included two of the most proven coordinators in the league during Pioli's tenure.

Now he's throwing money in the shitter to rid this franchise of the shit stain GM, and bringing in another high profile hire to run things.

I am not sold that Reid is the right guy, but I give props to Hunt for making an all out effort to fix things.

[scho63]

This line gave me a boner!!!

All told, seven of the last 11 Super Bowl winners were coached by a man in his second job.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by scho63

This line gave me a boner!!!

All told, seven of the last 11 Super Bowl winners were coached by a man in his second job.

But, I think most of those 7 failed miserably with short tenures in their first HC roles.

[Ace Gunner]

No doubt, Clark hedged all bets with this hire. But then, the same can be said of the Pioli hire, and therein lie the workings of failure for the Chiefs. I'm just as hopeful as the next guy this team is going to finally build steam under Andy Reid & co -- like most of you I expect as much, but I do not reward bad behavior.

Clark needs to get his shit in line and stop treating the Chiefs like an investment that can never go wrong -- which, for Clark is completely true by virtue of the NFL Corporation's revenue structure combined with his father's initial meager investment into the team.

But for the sake of fans who have endeared decades of embarrassing performances, these policies & truths have all but provided a counter productive outcome throughout the team's existence and Clark is the only person charged with the responsibility & authority to change this.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Give me a ****ing break. Anyone who wants to criticize Clark at this point is a ****ing idiot beyond reprieve. He went out 4 years ago and hired THE VERY BEST CANDIDATE AVAILABLE. How was he to know it wouldn't work out? He couldn't possibly. And the second it became apparent that it was a dumpster fire, he sidelined his personal feelings, dumped everyone, and went out and HIRED THE VERY BEST CANDIDATE AVAILABLE. All at great expense to himself, and his family. **** you assholes. Clark Hunt is a GREAT owner.

i certainly wasn't criticizing him, as I think he did the right thing. I'm just not sure such an action warrants a bow/victory lap prior to some actual results.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

But, I think most of those 7 failed miserably with short tenures in their first HC roles.

Lets visit this for a moment...Gruden, Dungey, Vermeil, Tom C, is a majority and they were all successful with their first team. Even the Hoody himself had some success in cleveland, ironically less than the others. So, id say your satement is false without digging too deep on the subject.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

No doubt, Clark hedged all bets with this hire. But then, the same can be said of the Pioli hire, and therein lie the workings of failure for the Chiefs. I'm just as hopeful as the next guy this team is going to finally build steam under Andy Reid & co -- like most of you I expect as much, but I do not reward bad behavior.

Clark needs to get his shit in line and stop treating the Chiefs like an investment that can never go wrong -- which, for Clark is completely true by virtue of the NFL Corporation's revenue structure combined with his father's initial meager investment into the team.

But for the sake of fans who have endeared decades of embarrassing performances, these policies & truths have all but provided a counter productive outcome throughout the team's existence and Clark is the only person charged with the responsibility & authority to change this.

Still bitching about Clark huh?

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by TEX

Lets visit this for a moment...Gruden, Dungey, Vermeil, Tom C, is a majority and they were all successful with their first team. Even the Hoody himself had some success in cleveland, ironically less than the others. So, id say your satement is false without digging too deep on the subject.

Gruden's first stint was pretty short.

Reid's situation is pretty similar to Dungy, Vermeil, and Coughlin though, which bodes well.

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Still bitching about Clark huh?

still in denial this team has for decades, fostered a perpetual bitchfest, huh

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by milkman

The perception that Clark Hunt is cheap has always been a false percetion.

The man paid a shit ton of money for the (widely considered) best GM candidate on the market in '09, and spent money on a staff that included two of the most proven coordinators in the league during Pioli's tenure.

Now he's throwing money in the shitter to rid this franchise of the shit stain GM, and bringing in another high profile hire to run things.

I am not sold that Reid is the right guy, but I give props to Hunt for making an all out effort to fix things.

THIS. Enough about the 'Cheaps'. I think you're wrong ultimately on Reid, but I always appreciate your takes, Milkman.